On Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors, Big Boi’s tune with T.I. and Ludacris is easily one of the top records. The lyricism is ill enough. They carry it onto the small screen as they shoot the video in the ATL, of course. Directed by Alexi Papalexopoulos. Previously: Video: Big Boi Reads “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” Follow @SermonsDomain

For the second video off her Reflections In Broken Glass album, Dice holds a “Celebration.” Fitting for everyone who is getting up and out tonight to bring in the new year in a club or a house party. In the words of Dice, “get your ass out on the floor and dance.” Directed by Brian Storm and Myke Ward. Previously: Review: Dice’s “Reflections In Broken Glass” Release Party At Barboza Follow @SermonsDomain

For the third single off his upcoming Fvck The Radio mixtape, Spit Gemz gathers Starvin B and Carmen Indhira (nice voice) for “The Holy Woods.” It was inspired by his time touring in California last summer. The artwork and tracklisting is coming soon, which means a release date is also on the way. Previously: Video: Spit Gemz Ft. Starvin B – Milford Plaza Follow @SermonsDomain

The end of the year/beginning of it makes for a prime time for artists to announce their new projects and release dates. Not to mention dropping a new song. Rickie Jacobs takes this approach with “We$TSide.” Lord, this is a tough joint. Songs For High School Kids drops March 4. Rickie Jacobs – We$TSide (Prod. By Keishh) Previously: Video: Rickie Jacobs – Pandora’s Box Follow @SermonsDomain

The video run for Rocket Ship Shawty should be expressed as a formula other artists should partake in, maybe at a slower rate, though. Kid Ink was racing against the clock of 2012 to get six videos out and done for the mixtape. He accomplishes this with the final video, “What They Doin’” with YG. Previously: Video: Kid Ink Ft. Los – Poppin’ Shit Follow @SermonsDomain

Artwork: James Dunne Sure, we’re going to throw Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Frank Ocean and plenty other high profile names into the hat and debate for top projects of the year. Your favorite sites have already begun their lists and discussions are ensuring on social networks. It’s good and dandy that some of these artists get the spot since they created great pieces of work. Still, it was physically impossible to catch every single bit of music that came out this year. This list is made to highlight some of the better projects that may have been overlooked… continue reading